Scotland should set an ambitious new target of generating 50% of its electricity, heat and transport demand from renewables by 2030.

An investment worth $27 million (£18.3m) will be made to boost access to electricity and renewable energy sources in Liberia.

The state-owned Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) plans to invest more than US$12.02 billion for the development of renewable energy in the next 15 years.

The total renewable energy capacity installed across the globe reached an estimated 913.48GW last year.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Set To Raise $260 Million Through Bonds Issue.

Researchers have found a new, eco-friendly and highly efficient way to store solar energy using desert sand.

While wind power generation is not a new concept, it is normally recognized by the need for a traditional windmill or wind turbine to be installed to harness the energy. However, a new type of generator has discovered a way to get energy from the wind without the need for a traditional machine.

Egypt continues to mobilize private and foreign capital to support the country’s renewable energy sector.

Leading digital communications provider O2 has entered the domestic energy management sphere, partnering with American firm AT&T to launch a new service that allows customers to manage their home's energy system via a mobile app.

Denmark is one such nation that is eying Iran’s renewable energy market.

An innovative new system being piloted by a startup in Canada could significantly cut the cost of compressed air energy storage by using simple, off-the-shelf technologies.

UPS has announced it will supply its fleet in Memphis, Tenn., and Jackson, Miss., with an estimated 15 million diesel gallon gas equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG) as part of a multi-year agreement with Memphis Light, Gas and Water and Atmos Energy Marketing.

NASA’s aeronautics scientists have developed new green technologies that US commercial airlines can use to save more than US$250 billion.

The UK building industry has launched a new research project that aims maximise building performance in terms of energy efficiency and overall environmental impact.

Indonesia is considering creating another utility company dedicated to purchasing renewable energy.

An innovative greywater recycling systems has helped one of Whitbread's newest hotels reduce water use by nearly a quarter in one of the world's highest water consuming countries.

The London Heathrow Marriott hotel has successfully trialled a new pot-washing technology in its kitchens that has cut water use by almost 92% - potentially saving around two million litres of water a year.

Demand for plug-in and electric vehicles (EVs) is rising, according to new data.

Plans to develop a new £1 million energy storage facility in the UK have been unveiled.

What do the recent trends tell us and what can we expect and predict in the upcoming years when it comes to renewable energy?